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Board of Selectman
The Portland Board of Selectmen consisting of the First Selectman and six (6) other Selectmen are elected at the regular Town election for a term of two (2) years. Their general powers and duties are governed by the Town Charter, Chapter IV.
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The Deputy First Selectman shall serve as Acting First Selectman in the event of the temporary absence or temporary disability of the First Selectman.
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Four (4) members of the Board of Selectmen shall constitute a quorum.
Name | Position | Party | Term |
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Michael A. Pelton | First Selectman | Republican | 1/8/2025-2025 |
John H. Dillon | Selectman | Democratic | 2023-2025 |
Michael S. Hernandez | Deputy First Selectman | Unaffiliated | 2023-2025 |
Robert W. Hetrick Jr. | Selectman | Republican | 2023-2025 |
Timothy E. Lavoy | Selectman | Republican | 12/30/2024-2025 |
Edward J. Sharr Jr. | Selectman | Republican | 1/8/2025-2025 |
James K. Tripp | Selectman | Democratic | 2023-2025 |
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